I bought an enlarger and lens

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Well... a strange expense, but something I wanted to do for a long time, and now that I am taking the B&W course, it finally makes sense.

The enlarger is a Durst M605.
It can print negatives 24x36 (35mm), 4,5x6 (Pentax, Contax etc.) and 6x6.
You can basculate to correct architecture falling lines, and you can direct light on the wall to print posters.
It came with a Rodenstock Rodagon 2.8/50 new type (I have already the old type).
To this I added a Schneider-Kreuznach Componon 4/80 for better printing the 6x6 format.

Here's the stuff:

I will go and pick it up personally on Saturday.

My choice has fallen on a B&W head instead of a colour one, because, although more difficult to handle (it's more difficult to avoid scratches and dust), it will render better contrast and will respect more the image quality of the negative.
Since I spent a lot of money on great lenses, it would be stupid to waste that quality on the diffused light of a colour head, especailly since I have no intention to ever print in colour (too difficult! better leave it to print shops)

I have got two of the best enlarging lenses available (outside of Leica's...)
My choice has fallen on German lenses, instead of Japanese, since I prefer the German lenses, I thought that I probably would also prefer German lens enlarger... maybe wrong, I don't know! But I think Rodenstock and Schneider-Kreuznach are two names with whom I just can't go wrong.

The seller promised me to give me some free paper and films and accessories... let's see. Smile

indianadinos · Expire: 2011-12-05

Really fine catch ...
It remembers me the time i was playing with my Lupo M6 ...

Does this mean that we will admire some Rosy's shots in B&W Wink

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Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

poilu · Expire: 2019-08-29

congrats! that's look great hardware!

kds315* · Expire: 2021-03-09

Well I have at least one or two of these mounting
rings sitting around for that type and also some
(quite nice) enlager lenses...just in case.

Remember the "secret" that a Componon-S 100mm
is equivalent to a Focotar II 100mm!!

Congrats Orio, sounds like a lot fun coming your way...!!

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Thanks!
The machine should come with all what is necessary... but good to know there's a spare source in case of need!

Now all I need to do is learn how to use it !
(I hope I'll not be too dumb) Embarassed

Nesster · Expire: 2014-02-20

When young I had a Durst, only it was the wee little one, 35mm only, I enlarged half frame only... still have the Schneider 35mm for this purpose.

She looks very alluring all curvy like that Shocked

...I think I've spent way too much time with gear

Jieffe · Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 754 Location: Belgium

Nice ! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I once owned a Durst, but the (very) basic B30 model.

BTW, I don't thank you ... just bought (for 1 €) a developping tank Rolling Eyes

I will hunt this weekend for some chemicals and a few B&W rolls.

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

These things come really cheap today compared to their original market value.
I got the whole set of enlarger, Rodagon 2.8/50 and accessories (except the Componon lens) for less than 300 Euros. And with the promise of free bonuses.
The Schneider-Kreuznach Componon 80mm costed 140 Euros - and it was a "luxury" (I could have done also without it).

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

LucisPictor · Expire: 2013-12-03

Congratulations, Orio!

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Thanks Carsten!

This summer I will take your signature with me to read on the beach after I have finished "War and Peace" Laughing

EDIT:
P.S. Attila's too Laughing

Attila · Expire: 2025-11-18

Congrats! It would be great fun for sure!

magnet-2009 · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 505 Location: Greece, Athens

The nights will be very long and interesting for you...........in the future. Very Happy

patrickh · Expire: 2011-11-18

Well done Orio. You will have a ball doing this and what a very high quality setup. I have some rodagons and a schneider enlarging lens as well as an elNikkor, which I use for macro. I have to say the elNikkor was a big surprise, very sharp indeed

patrickh

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Thanks guys !

GrahamNR17 · Expire: 2012-09-06

Nice kit, I hope you enjoy working under a red light Cool

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

F16SUNSHINE · Expire: 2011-11-18

Congrats Mate!
The red light will be your eyes!

That is quite a machine you "settled" with Wink

I hope you enjoy printing. It's a whole new game now.
The other side of "making" photographs. Very Happy

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

marty · Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 767 Location: Italy

Well done, Orio.
Nice piece of equipment. Schneider and Rodenstock are indeed fine enlarger lenses, I own the 2,8 50 Componon-S and Rodagon 80 4 and I'm happy with them. The printing learning curve will be steep in the beginning but it's entirely worth the effort and very rewarding too.
Good luck and have fun. Smile

Marty.